Acetoin
From Tobacco Products
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Acetoin
CAS number
513-86-0
Synonyms
2,3-butanolone; acetyl methyl carbinol; dimethylketol; gama-hydroxy-beta-oxybutane; 3-hydroxy-2-butanone
Chemical class
Ketones
Industry claims found in
apple, butter, yogurt, asparagus, black currant, blackberry, wheat, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, sour cherry, orange juice, cranberry, pear, raspberry, and strawberry.
Industry claims used in
baked goods, breakfast cereals, candy, cottage cheese, margarine, shortening, frozen dairy desserts, and puddings.
Possible physical or functional effects
Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Other
Properties
industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology
Moderate skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes
